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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 751.10 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 751.10 and 497.22 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 751.10 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/751.10 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 751.10 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 373,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,459.46/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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