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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 750 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 750 and 467.76 is: 701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 750 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/750 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 750 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 350,820
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,820/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.50

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