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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 692.95 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 692.95 and 445.77 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 692.95 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/692.95 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 692.95 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 308,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,897.19/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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