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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 754.32 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 754.32 and 320.48 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 754.32 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/754.32 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 754.32 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 241,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,744.47/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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