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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 758.51 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 758.51 and 289.46 is: 434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 758.51 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/758.51 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 758.51 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 219,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,558.30/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.37

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