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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 759.06 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 759.06 and 441 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 759.06 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/759.06 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 759.06 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 334,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,745.46/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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