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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 755.45 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 755.45 and 297.29 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 755.45 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/755.45 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 755.45 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 224,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,582.47/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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