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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 756.32 and 462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 756.32 and 462.90 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 756.32 = 462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/756.32 = 462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 756.32 × 462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 350,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,100.53/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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