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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 750.49 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 750.49 and 445.77 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 750.49 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/750.49 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 750.49 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 334,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,542.17/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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