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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 748 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 748 and 464.80 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 748 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/748 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 748 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 347,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,670.40/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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