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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.97, 755.64 and 460.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.97, 755.64 and 460.99 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.97 : 755.64 = 460.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.97/755.64 = 460.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.97x = 755.64 × 460.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.97x = 348,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,343.22/503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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