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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 749.58 and 316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 749.58 and 316.93 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 749.58 = 316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/749.58 = 316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 749.58 × 316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 237,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,564.39/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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