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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 753.93 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 753.93 and 467.25 is: 699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 753.93 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/753.93 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 753.93 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 352,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,273.79/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.37

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