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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 747.84 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 747.84 and 282.12 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 747.84 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/747.84 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 747.84 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 210,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,980.62/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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