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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 749.23 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 749.23 and 327.17 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 749.23 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/749.23 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 749.23 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 245,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,126.63/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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