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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.09, 747.45 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.09, 747.45 and 427 is: 639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.09 : 747.45 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.09/747.45 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.09x = 747.45 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.09x = 319,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,161.15/499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.49

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