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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 750.98 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 750.98 and 307.88 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 750.98 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/750.98 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 750.98 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 231,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,208.74/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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