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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 751.38 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 751.38 and 318.69 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 751.38 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/751.38 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 751.38 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 239,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,457.29/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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