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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 750 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 750 and 465.20 is: 698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 750 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/750 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 750 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 348,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,900/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.97

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