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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 749.52 and 456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 749.52 and 456.12 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 749.52 = 456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/749.52 = 456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 749.52 × 456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 341,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,871.06/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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