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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 761.27 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 761.27 and 468.99 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 761.27 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/761.27 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 761.27 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 357,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,025.67/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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