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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.26, 750.73 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.26, 750.73 and 444.94 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.26 : 750.73 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.26/750.73 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.26x = 750.73 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.26x = 334,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,029.81/503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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