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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 750.82 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 750.82 and 487.48 is: 730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 750.82 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/750.82 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 750.82 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 366,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,011.33/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.09

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