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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 751.69 and 467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 751.69 and 467.92 is: 700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 751.69 = 467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/751.69 = 467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 751.69 × 467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 351,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,730.78/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.74

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