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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 754.68 and 463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 754.68 and 463.76 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 754.68 = 463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/754.68 = 463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 754.68 × 463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 349,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,990.40/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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