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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 759.30 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 759.30 and 465.52 is: 699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 759.30 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/759.30 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 759.30 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 353,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,469.34/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.27

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