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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 735.67 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 735.67 and 444.55 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 735.67 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/735.67 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 735.67 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 327,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,036.20/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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