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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 755.82 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 755.82 and 299.33 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 755.82 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/755.82 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 755.82 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 226,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,235.82/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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