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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 750.09 and 471.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 750.09 and 471.63 is: 708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 750.09 = 471.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/750.09 = 471.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 750.09 × 471.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 353,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,764.95/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.58

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