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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.43, 758.37 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.43, 758.37 and 465.07 is: 697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.43 : 758.37 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.43/758.37 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.43x = 758.37 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.43x = 352,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,689.02/505.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.80

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