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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.25, 758.72 and 468.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.25, 758.72 and 468.03 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.25 : 758.72 = 468.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.25/758.72 = 468.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.25x = 758.72 × 468.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.25x = 355,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,101.38/503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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