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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 757.89 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 757.89 and 445.14 is: 666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 757.89 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/757.89 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 757.89 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 337,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,367.15/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.52

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