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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 752.99 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 752.99 and 472.08 is: 706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 752.99 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/752.99 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 752.99 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 355,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,469.88/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.87

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