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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.83, 757.15 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.83, 757.15 and 322.58 is: 483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.83 : 757.15 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.83/757.15 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.83x = 757.15 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.83x = 244,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,242.53/504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.81

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