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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.29, 748.92 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.29, 748.92 and 469.23 is: 703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.29 : 748.92 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.29/748.92 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.29x = 748.92 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.29x = 351,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,415.73/499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.83

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