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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.95, 749.93 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.95, 749.93 and 449.55 is: 674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.95 : 749.93 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.95/749.93 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.95x = 749.93 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.95x = 337,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,128.78/499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.33

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