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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.44, 740.70 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.44, 740.70 and 444.24 is: 662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.44 : 740.70 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.44/740.70 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.44x = 740.70 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.44x = 329,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,048.57/496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.82

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