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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.88, 748.94 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.88, 748.94 and 445.52 is: 667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.88 : 748.94 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.88/748.94 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.88x = 748.94 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.88x = 333,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,661.78/499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.49

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