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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 748.94 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 748.94 and 408.29 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 748.94 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/748.94 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 748.94 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 305,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,778.93/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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