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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 758.76 and 466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 758.76 and 466.63 is: 701.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 758.76 = 466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/758.76 = 466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 758.76 × 466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 354,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,060.88/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.54

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