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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 753.48 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 753.48 and 461.07 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 753.48 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/753.48 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 753.48 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 347,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,407.02/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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