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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 751.50 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 751.50 and 448.08 is: 670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 751.50 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/751.50 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 751.50 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 336,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,732.12/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.67

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