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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.47, 757.88 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.47, 757.88 and 462.50 is: 693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.47 : 757.88 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.47/757.88 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.47x = 757.88 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.47x = 350,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,519.50/505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.45

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