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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.15, 748.79 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.15, 748.79 and 467.52 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.15 : 748.79 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.15/748.79 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.15x = 748.79 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.15x = 350,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,074.30/502.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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