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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.19, 758.72 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.19, 758.72 and 465.18 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.19 : 758.72 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.19/758.72 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.19x = 758.72 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.19x = 352,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,941.37/506.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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