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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.64, 748.24 and 304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.64, 748.24 and 304.73 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.64 : 748.24 = 304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.64/748.24 = 304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.64x = 748.24 × 304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.64x = 228,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,009.48/499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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