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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.81, 749.80 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.81, 749.80 and 304.96 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.81 : 749.80 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.81/749.80 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.81x = 749.80 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.81x = 228,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,659.01/499.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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