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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.80, 690.24 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.80, 690.24 and 444.60 is: 614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.80 : 690.24 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.80/690.24 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.80x = 690.24 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.80x = 306,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,880.70/499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.01

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