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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.75, 691.70 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.75, 691.70 and 443.02 is: 610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.75 : 691.70 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.75/691.70 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.75x = 691.70 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.75x = 306,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,436.93/501.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.74

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