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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 753.03 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 753.03 and 404.28 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 753.03 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/753.03 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 753.03 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 304,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,434.97/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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