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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 757.83 and 463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 757.83 and 463.89 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 757.83 = 463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/757.83 = 463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 757.83 × 463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 351,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,549.76/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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