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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.70, 760.14 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.70, 760.14 and 442.08 is: 663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.70 : 760.14 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.70/760.14 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.70x = 760.14 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.70x = 336,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,042.69/506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.20

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