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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 754.94 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 754.94 and 465.52 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 754.94 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/754.94 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 754.94 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 351,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,439.67/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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