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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.54, 697.17 and 467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.54, 697.17 and 467.83 is: 645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.54 : 697.17 = 467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.54/697.17 = 467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.54x = 697.17 × 467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.54x = 326,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,157.04/505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.17

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