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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 748.52 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 748.52 and 210.48 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 748.52 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/748.52 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 748.52 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 157,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,548.49/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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