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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.73, 755.07 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.73, 755.07 and 305.46 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.73 : 755.07 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.73/755.07 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.73x = 755.07 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.73x = 230,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,643.68/502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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