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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 755.57 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 755.57 and 322.30 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 755.57 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/755.57 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 755.57 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 243,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,520.21/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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