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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 755.88 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 755.88 and 309.83 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 755.88 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/755.88 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 755.88 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 234,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,194.30/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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