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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.41 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.41 and 445.89 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.41 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.41 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.41 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 333,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,260.42/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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