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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.56, 745.52 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.56, 745.52 and 444.88 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.56 : 745.52 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.56/745.52 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.56x = 745.52 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.56x = 331,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,669.36/499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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