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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.44, 759.67 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.44, 759.67 and 437.76 is: 656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.44 : 759.67 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.44/759.67 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.44x = 759.67 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.44x = 332,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,555.41/506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.65

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