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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.80, 748.98 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.80, 748.98 and 283.44 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.80 : 748.98 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.80/748.98 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.80x = 748.98 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.80x = 212,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,290.89/499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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