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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 748.58 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 748.58 and 444.44 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 748.58 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/748.58 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 748.58 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 332,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,698.54/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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