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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 757.71 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 757.71 and 446.82 is: 670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 757.71 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/757.71 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 757.71 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 338,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,559.98/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.23

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