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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 749.49 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 749.49 and 402.93 is: 604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 749.49 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/749.49 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 749.49 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 301,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,992.01/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.55

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