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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 749.90 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 749.90 and 473.28 is: 709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 749.90 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/749.90 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 749.90 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 354,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,913.87/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.92

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