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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.19, 749.07 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.19, 749.07 and 315.92 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.19 : 749.07 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.19/749.07 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.19x = 749.07 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.19x = 236,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,642.45/499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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