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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 762.33 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 762.33 and 466.89 is: 702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 762.33 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/762.33 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 762.33 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 355,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,924.25/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.02

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