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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 747.96 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 747.96 and 412.98 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 747.96 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/747.96 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 747.96 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 308,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,892.52/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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