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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 754.14 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 754.14 and 441.88 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 754.14 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/754.14 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 754.14 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 333,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,239.38/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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