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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 750.24 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 750.24 and 445.92 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 750.24 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/750.24 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 750.24 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 334,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,547.02/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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