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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 750.69 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 750.69 and 317.86 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 750.69 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/750.69 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 750.69 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 238,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,612.45/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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