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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 760.02 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 760.02 and 463.12 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 760.02 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/760.02 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 760.02 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 351,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,980.46/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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