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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 750.12 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 750.12 and 326.44 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 750.12 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/750.12 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 750.12 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 244,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,867.54/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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