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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 759.17 and 309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 759.17 and 309.79 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 759.17 = 309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/759.17 = 309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 759.17 × 309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 235,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,184.42/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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