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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 760.76 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 760.76 and 498.83 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 760.76 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/760.76 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 760.76 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 379,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,485.48/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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