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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 754.48 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 754.48 and 307.86 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 754.48 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/754.48 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 754.48 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 232,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,270.44/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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