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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 744.68 and 447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 744.68 and 447.35 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 744.68 = 447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/744.68 = 447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 744.68 × 447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 333,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,126.64/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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