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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.42, 752.98 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.42, 752.98 and 468.37 is: 699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.42 : 752.98 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.42/752.98 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.42x = 752.98 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.42x = 352,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,673.24/504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.17

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