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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.83, 749.76 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.83, 749.76 and 280.44 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.83 : 749.76 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.83/749.76 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.83x = 749.76 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.83x = 210,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,261.64/499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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