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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 688.02 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 688.02 and 443.87 is: 611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 688.02 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/688.02 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 688.02 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 305,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,391.44/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.74

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