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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 699.86 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 699.86 and 446.03 is: 614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 699.86 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/699.86 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 699.86 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 312,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,156.33/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.98

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