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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 760.49 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 760.49 and 437.03 is: 656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 760.49 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/760.49 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 760.49 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 332,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,356.94/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.55

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