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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 749.34 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 749.34 and 283.08 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 749.34 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/749.34 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 749.34 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 212,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,123.17/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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