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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.49, 751.34 and 448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.49, 751.34 and 448.95 is: 669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.49 : 751.34 = 448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.49/751.34 = 448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.49x = 751.34 × 448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.49x = 337,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,315.22/503.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.95

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