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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 749.79 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 749.79 and 304.92 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 749.79 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/749.79 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 749.79 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 228,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,625.97/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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