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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 747.14 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 747.14 and 325.90 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 747.14 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/747.14 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 747.14 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 243,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,489.43/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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