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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 749.13 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 749.13 and 326.30 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 749.13 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/749.13 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 749.13 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 244,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,441.12/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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