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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 748.31 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 748.31 and 282.96 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 748.31 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/748.31 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 748.31 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 211,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,740.38/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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