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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.05, 752.09 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.05, 752.09 and 464.60 is: 697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.05 : 752.09 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.05/752.09 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.05x = 752.09 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.05x = 349,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,420.57/501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.37

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