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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 751.24 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 751.24 and 447.51 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 751.24 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/751.24 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 751.24 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 336,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,187.41/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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