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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 760.83 and 465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 760.83 and 465.89 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 760.83 = 465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/760.83 = 465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 760.83 × 465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 354,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,463.09/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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