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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.40, 749.34 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.40, 749.34 and 283.04 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.40 : 749.34 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.40/749.34 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.40x = 749.34 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.40x = 212,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,093.19/499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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