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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.69, 748.22 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.69, 748.22 and 401.67 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.69 : 748.22 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.69/748.22 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.69x = 748.22 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.69x = 300,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,531.78/499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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