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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 755.27 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 755.27 and 445.75 is: 669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 755.27 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/755.27 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 755.27 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 336,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,661.60/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.09

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