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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.88, 700.08 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.88, 700.08 and 462.96 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.88 : 700.08 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.88/700.08 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.88x = 700.08 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.88x = 324,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,109.04/506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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