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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.47, 757.53 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.47, 757.53 and 322.68 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.47 : 757.53 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.47/757.53 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.47x = 757.53 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.47x = 244,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,439.78/505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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