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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 759.89 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 759.89 and 465.27 is: 699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 759.89 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/759.89 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 759.89 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 353,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,554.02/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.61

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