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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.37, 749.22 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.37, 749.22 and 447.69 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.37 : 749.22 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.37/749.22 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.37x = 749.22 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.37x = 335,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,419.43/499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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