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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 749.22 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 749.22 and 445.42 is: 667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 749.22 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/749.22 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 749.22 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 333,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,717.57/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.29

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