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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.84, 749.80 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.84, 749.80 and 283.60 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.84 : 749.80 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.84/749.80 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.84x = 749.80 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.84x = 212,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,643.28/499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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