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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.93, 757.43 and 466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.93, 757.43 and 466.55 is: 698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.93 : 757.43 = 466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.93/757.43 = 466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.93x = 757.43 × 466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.93x = 353,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,378.97/505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.47

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