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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 750.60 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 750.60 and 446.40 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 750.60 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/750.60 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 750.60 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 335,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,067.84/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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