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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.29, 747.51 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.29, 747.51 and 326.15 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.29 : 747.51 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.29/747.51 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.29x = 747.51 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.29x = 243,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,800.39/499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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