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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 749.52 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 749.52 and 445.80 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 749.52 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/749.52 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 749.52 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 334,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,136.02/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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