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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.34, 750.80 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.34, 750.80 and 446.88 is: 670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.34 : 750.80 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.34/750.80 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.34x = 750.80 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.34x = 335,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,517.50/500.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.58

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