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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 758.77 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 758.77 and 448.23 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 758.77 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/758.77 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 758.77 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 340,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,105.20/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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