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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 747.09 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 747.09 and 303.98 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 747.09 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/747.09 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 747.09 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 227,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,100.42/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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