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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.70, 755.34 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.70, 755.34 and 322.18 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.70 : 755.34 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.70/755.34 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.70x = 755.34 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.70x = 243,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,355.44/504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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