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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748.50 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748.50 and 466.76 is: 700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748.50 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748.50 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748.50 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 349,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,369.86/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.00

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