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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.47, 748.19 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.47, 748.19 and 407.25 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.47 : 748.19 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.47/748.19 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.47x = 748.19 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.47x = 304,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,698.34/499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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