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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 746.31 and 445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 746.31 and 445.58 is: 664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 746.31 = 445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/746.31 = 445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 746.31 × 445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 332,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,538.75/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.92

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