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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 750.66 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 750.66 and 326.08 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 750.66 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/750.66 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 750.66 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 244,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,775.21/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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