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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.49, 748.62 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.49, 748.62 and 280.05 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.49 : 748.62 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.49/748.62 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.49x = 748.62 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.49x = 209,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,651.03/499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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