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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.52, 755.55 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.52, 755.55 and 466.80 is: 700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.52 : 755.55 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.52/755.55 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.52x = 755.55 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.52x = 352,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,690.74/503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.45

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