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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.31, 759.72 and 441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.31, 759.72 and 441.59 is: 663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.31 : 759.72 = 441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.31/759.72 = 441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.31x = 759.72 × 441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.31x = 335,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,484.75/505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.92

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