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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 747.22 and 448.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 747.22 and 448.99 is: 669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 747.22 = 448.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/747.22 = 448.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 747.22 × 448.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 335,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,492.16/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.88

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