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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 758.72 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 758.72 and 461.08 is: 692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 758.72 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/758.72 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 758.72 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 349,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,830.62/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.95

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