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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.58, 748.35 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.58, 748.35 and 316.32 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.58 : 748.35 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.58/748.35 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.58x = 748.35 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.58x = 236,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,718.07/499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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