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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 753.78 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 753.78 and 463.44 is: 691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 753.78 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/753.78 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 753.78 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 349,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,331.80/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.14

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