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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.59, 758.46 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.59, 758.46 and 496.55 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.59 : 758.46 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.59/758.46 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.59x = 758.46 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.59x = 376,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,613.31/505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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