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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.56, 748.38 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.56, 748.38 and 282.48 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.56 : 748.38 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.56/748.38 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.56x = 748.38 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.56x = 211,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,402.38/499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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