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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 750.02 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 750.02 and 305.12 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 750.02 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/750.02 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 750.02 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 228,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,846.10/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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