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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.06, 753.90 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.06, 753.90 and 441.70 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.06 : 753.90 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.06/753.90 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.06x = 753.90 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.06x = 332,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,997.63/502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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