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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 698.43 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 698.43 and 446.64 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 698.43 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/698.43 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 698.43 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 311,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,946.78/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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