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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 762.60 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 762.60 and 467.10 is: 702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 762.60 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/762.60 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 762.60 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 356,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,212.21/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.32

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