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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.79, 752.52 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.79, 752.52 and 469.44 is: 704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.79 : 752.52 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.79/752.52 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.79x = 752.52 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.79x = 353,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,262.99/501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.01

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