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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.75, 759.69 and 461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.75, 759.69 and 461.61 is: 692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.75 : 759.69 = 461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.75/759.69 = 461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.75x = 759.69 × 461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.75x = 350,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,680.50/506.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.03

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