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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.51, 750.84 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.51, 750.84 and 305.65 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.51 : 750.84 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.51/750.84 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.51x = 750.84 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.51x = 229,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,488.96/500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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