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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 749.88 and 423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 749.88 and 423.10 is: 635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 749.88 = 423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/749.88 = 423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 749.88 × 423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 317,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,274.23/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.21

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