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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.70, 758.55 and 446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.70, 758.55 and 446.30 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.70 : 758.55 = 446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.70/758.55 = 446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.70x = 758.55 × 446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.70x = 338,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,540.87/505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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