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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.91, 760.17 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.91, 760.17 and 476.40 is: 715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.91 : 760.17 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.91/760.17 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.91x = 760.17 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.91x = 362,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,142.67/505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.82

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