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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 753.12 and 468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 753.12 and 468.27 is: 705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 753.12 = 468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/753.12 = 468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 753.12 × 468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 352,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,663.50/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.91

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