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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.58, 748.65 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.58, 748.65 and 282.70 is: 423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.58 : 748.65 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.58/748.65 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.58x = 748.65 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.58x = 211,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,643.36/499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.64

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