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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 751.29 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 751.29 and 305.73 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 751.29 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/751.29 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 751.29 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 229,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,691.89/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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