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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 753.30 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 753.30 and 476.94 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 753.30 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/753.30 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 753.30 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 359,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,278.90/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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