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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.70, 743.55 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.70, 743.55 and 445.30 is: 667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.70 : 743.55 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.70/743.55 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.70x = 743.55 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.70x = 331,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,102.82/495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.95

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