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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.68 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.68 and 461.04 is: 691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.68 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.68 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.68 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 346,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,554.55/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.67

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