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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 753.81 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 753.81 and 444.79 is: 667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 753.81 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/753.81 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 753.81 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 335,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,286.42/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.64

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