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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 747.08 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 747.08 and 445.08 is: 665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 747.08 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/747.08 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 747.08 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 332,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,510.37/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.65

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