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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 748.60 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 748.60 and 282.61 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 748.60 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/748.60 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 748.60 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 211,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,561.85/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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