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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 760.44 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 760.44 and 445.86 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 760.44 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/760.44 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 760.44 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 339,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,049.78/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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