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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 749.25 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 749.25 and 446.58 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 749.25 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/749.25 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 749.25 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 334,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,600.07/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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