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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 751.08 and 466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 751.08 and 466.93 is: 700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 751.08 = 466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/751.08 = 466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 751.08 × 466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 350,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,699.91/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.36

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