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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 749.80 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 749.80 and 323.97 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 749.80 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/749.80 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 749.80 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 242,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,912.71/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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