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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 749.74 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 749.74 and 305.73 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 749.74 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/749.74 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 749.74 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 229,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,216.48/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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