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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 749.25 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 749.25 and 307 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 749.25 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/749.25 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 749.25 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 230,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,019.75/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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