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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 752.90 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 752.90 and 475.28 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 752.90 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/752.90 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 752.90 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 357,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,838.31/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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