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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 749.26 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 749.26 and 317.03 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 749.26 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/749.26 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 749.26 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 237,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,537.90/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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