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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 755.28 and 471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 755.28 and 471.50 is: 708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 755.28 = 471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/755.28 = 471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 755.28 × 471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 356,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,114.52/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.49

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