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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.19, 755.94 and 482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.19, 755.94 and 482.43 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.19 : 755.94 = 482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.19/755.94 = 482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.19x = 755.94 × 482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.19x = 364,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,688.13/503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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