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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 757.98 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 757.98 and 322.26 is: 483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 757.98 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/757.98 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 757.98 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 244,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,266.63/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.91

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