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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.43, 748.14 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.43, 748.14 and 304.32 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.43 : 748.14 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.43/748.14 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.43x = 748.14 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.43x = 227,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,675.63/499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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