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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 748.22 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 748.22 and 301.42 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 748.22 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/748.22 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 748.22 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 225,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,528.47/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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