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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.13, 747.67 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.13, 747.67 and 293.08 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 747.67 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/747.67 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 747.67 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 219,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,127.12/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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