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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 748.28 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 748.28 and 316 is: 473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 748.28 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/748.28 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 748.28 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 236,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,456.48/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.71

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