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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 749.13 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 749.13 and 431.31 is: 646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 749.13 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/749.13 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 749.13 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 323,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,107.26/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.27

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