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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 755.79 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 755.79 and 309.08 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 755.79 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/755.79 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 755.79 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 233,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,599.57/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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