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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 748.99 and 444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 748.99 and 444.77 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 748.99 = 444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/748.99 = 444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 748.99 × 444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 333,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,124.54/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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