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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.97, 761.27 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.97, 761.27 and 448.47 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.97 : 761.27 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.97/761.27 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.97x = 761.27 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.97x = 341,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,404.51/509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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