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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 747.72 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 747.72 and 444.42 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 747.72 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/747.72 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 747.72 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 332,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,301.72/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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