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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 749.31 and 458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 749.31 and 458.38 is: 687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 749.31 = 458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/749.31 = 458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 749.31 × 458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 343,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,468.72/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.98

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