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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 749.43 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 749.43 and 294.46 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 749.43 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/749.43 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 749.43 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 220,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,677.16/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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