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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 749.12 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 749.12 and 291.42 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 749.12 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/749.12 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 749.12 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 218,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,308.55/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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