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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 751.77 and 468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 751.77 and 468.95 is: 703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 751.77 = 468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/751.77 = 468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 751.77 × 468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 352,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,538.78/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.25

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