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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 751.39 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 751.39 and 306.83 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 751.39 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/751.39 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 751.39 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 230,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,543.70/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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