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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 757.92 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 757.92 and 466.83 is: 701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 757.92 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/757.92 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 757.92 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 353,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,819.79/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.02

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