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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 691.44 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 691.44 and 448.36 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 691.44 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/691.44 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 691.44 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 310,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,015.10/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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