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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 692.50 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 692.50 and 449.12 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 692.50 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/692.50 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 692.50 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 311,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,015.60/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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