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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 750.20 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 750.20 and 466.92 is: 699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 750.20 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/750.20 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 750.20 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 350,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,281.05/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.25

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