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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 748.05 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 748.05 and 440.12 is: 659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 748.05 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/748.05 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 748.05 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 329,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,228.03/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.17

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