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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.49, 749.36 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.49, 749.36 and 445.02 is: 667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.49 : 749.36 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.49/749.36 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.49x = 749.36 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.49x = 333,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,480.19/499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.64

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