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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 760.01 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 760.01 and 322.47 is: 483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 760.01 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/760.01 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 760.01 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 245,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,078.81/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.42

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