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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 755.52 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 755.52 and 309.08 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 755.52 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/755.52 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 755.52 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 233,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,516.12/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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