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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.19, 743.82 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.19, 743.82 and 444.67 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.19 : 743.82 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.19/743.82 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.19x = 743.82 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.19x = 330,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,750.72/499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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