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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 751.74 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 751.74 and 306.03 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 751.74 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/751.74 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 751.74 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 230,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,054.99/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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