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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 759.57 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 759.57 and 466.26 is: 699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 759.57 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/759.57 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 759.57 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 354,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,157.11/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.45

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