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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 748.12 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 748.12 and 433.87 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 748.12 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/748.12 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 748.12 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 324,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,586.82/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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