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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 758.73 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 758.73 and 313.11 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 758.73 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/758.73 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 758.73 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 237,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,565.95/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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