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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 750.06 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 750.06 and 317.58 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 750.06 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/750.06 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 750.06 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 238,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,204.05/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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