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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.38, 749.06 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.38, 749.06 and 282.97 is: 424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.38 : 749.06 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.38/749.06 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.38x = 749.06 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.38x = 211,961.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,961.51/499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.45

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