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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 747.30 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 747.30 and 466.52 is: 695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 747.30 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/747.30 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 747.30 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 348,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,630.40/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.66

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