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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 757.48 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 757.48 and 323 is: 483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 757.48 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/757.48 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 757.48 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 244,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,666.04/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.84

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