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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.47, 759.04 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.47, 759.04 and 467.58 is: 702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.47 : 759.04 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.47/759.04 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.47x = 759.04 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.47x = 354,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,911.92/505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.14

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