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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 752.37 and 461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 752.37 and 461.35 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 752.37 = 461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/752.37 = 461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 752.37 × 461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 347,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,105.90/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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