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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 692.14 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 692.14 and 448.69 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 692.14 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/692.14 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 692.14 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 310,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,556.30/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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