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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 748.24 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 748.24 and 441.72 is: 662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 748.24 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/748.24 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 748.24 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 330,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,511.47/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.04

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