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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 748.50 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 748.50 and 282.60 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 748.50 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/748.50 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 748.50 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 211,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,526.10/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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