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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 755.09 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 755.09 and 446.49 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 755.09 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/755.09 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 755.09 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 337,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,137.90/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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