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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 749.67 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 749.67 and 291.48 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 749.67 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/749.67 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 749.67 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 218,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,509.91/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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