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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.05, 751.62 and 477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.05, 751.62 and 477.74 is: 716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.05 : 751.62 = 477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.05/751.62 = 477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.05x = 751.62 × 477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.05x = 359,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,078.94/501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.65

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