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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 759.78 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 759.78 and 312.64 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 759.78 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/759.78 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 759.78 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 237,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,539.99/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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