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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 761.07 and 467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 761.07 and 467.26 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 761.07 = 467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/761.07 = 467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 761.07 × 467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 355,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,617.57/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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