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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 754.35 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 754.35 and 465.22 is: 699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 754.35 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/754.35 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 754.35 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 350,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,938.71/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.16

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