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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.24, 744.63 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.24, 744.63 and 445.12 is: 667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.24 : 744.63 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.24/744.63 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.24x = 744.63 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.24x = 331,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,449.71/496.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.92

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