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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.52, 755.63 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.52, 755.63 and 465.45 is: 698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.52 : 755.63 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.52/755.63 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.52x = 755.63 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.52x = 351,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,704.57/503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.50

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