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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 753.24 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 753.24 and 447.92 is: 672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 753.24 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/753.24 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 753.24 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 337,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,391.26/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.20

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