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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.82, 758.13 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.82, 758.13 and 448.14 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.82 : 758.13 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.82/758.13 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.82x = 758.13 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.82x = 339,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,748.38/505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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