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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 742.67 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 742.67 and 441.05 is: 660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 742.67 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/742.67 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 742.67 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 327,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,548.68/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.75

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