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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 750.05 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 750.05 and 317.79 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 750.05 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/750.05 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 750.05 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 238,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,356.80/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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