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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.62, 748.02 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.62, 748.02 and 316.50 is: 473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.62 : 748.02 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.62/748.02 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.62x = 748.02 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.62x = 236,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,748.33/499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.86

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