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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.61 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.61 and 322.95 is: 484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.61 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.61 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.61 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 244,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,993.10/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.43

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