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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.88, 750 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.88, 750 and 307.28 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.88 : 750 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.88/750 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.88x = 750 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.88x = 230,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,460.00/499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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