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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 747.90 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 747.90 and 282.20 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 747.90 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/747.90 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 747.90 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 211,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,053.64/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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