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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 743.89 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 743.89 and 444.20 is: 663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 743.89 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/743.89 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 743.89 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 330,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,435.94/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.15

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