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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 748.20 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 748.20 and 282.56 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 748.20 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/748.20 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 748.20 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 211,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,411.39/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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