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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 760.48 and 324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 760.48 and 324.61 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 760.48 = 324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/760.48 = 324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 760.48 × 324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 246,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,859.41/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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