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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 755.62 and 498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 755.62 and 498.94 is: 747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 755.62 = 498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/755.62 = 498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 755.62 × 498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 377,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,009.04/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.32

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