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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 748.89 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 748.89 and 282.39 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 748.89 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/748.89 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 748.89 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 211,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,479.05/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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