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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.89, 749.97 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.89, 749.97 and 317.46 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.89 : 749.97 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.89/749.97 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.89x = 749.97 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.89x = 238,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,085.48/499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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