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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.84, 747.05 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.84, 747.05 and 444.38 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.84 : 747.05 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.84/747.05 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.84x = 747.05 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.84x = 331,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,968.12/497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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