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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.67, 757.49 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.67, 757.49 and 322.61 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.67 : 757.49 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.67/757.49 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.67x = 757.49 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.67x = 244,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,372.24/505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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