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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 760.18 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 760.18 and 445 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 760.18 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/760.18 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 760.18 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 338,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,280.10/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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