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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 755.88 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 755.88 and 466.56 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 755.88 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/755.88 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 755.88 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 352,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,663.37/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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