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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 758.64 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 758.64 and 444.88 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 758.64 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/758.64 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 758.64 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 337,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,503.76/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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