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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 763.20 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 763.20 and 444.40 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 763.20 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/763.20 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 763.20 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 339,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,166.08/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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