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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.86, 748.35 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.86, 748.35 and 417.78 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.86 : 748.35 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.86/748.35 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.86x = 748.35 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.86x = 312,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,645.66/499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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