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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.45, 759.68 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.45, 759.68 and 438.14 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.45 : 759.68 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.45/759.68 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.45x = 759.68 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.45x = 332,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,847.55/506.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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