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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 745.58 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 745.58 and 444.08 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 745.58 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/745.58 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 745.58 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 331,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,097.34/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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