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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.07, 759.12 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.07, 759.12 and 447.75 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.07 : 759.12 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.07/759.12 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.07x = 759.12 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.07x = 339,895.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,895.98/506.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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