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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 757.18 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 757.18 and 322.28 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 757.18 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/757.18 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 757.18 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 244,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,023.97/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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