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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 748.71 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 748.71 and 304.26 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 748.71 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/748.71 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 748.71 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 227,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,802.50/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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