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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 747.50 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 747.50 and 464.64 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 747.50 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/747.50 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 747.50 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 347,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,319.56/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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