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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.47, 759.03 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.47, 759.03 and 323.68 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.47 : 759.03 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.47/759.03 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.47x = 759.03 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.47x = 245,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,682.83/506.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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