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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.22, 758.67 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.22, 758.67 and 467.33 is: 701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.22 : 758.67 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.22/758.67 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.22x = 758.67 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.22x = 354,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,543.12/505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.76

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