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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 757.52 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 757.52 and 322.27 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 757.52 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/757.52 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 757.52 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 244,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,125.97/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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