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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 748.86 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 748.86 and 437.79 is: 656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 748.86 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/748.86 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 748.86 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 327,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,843.42/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.15

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