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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 760.92 and 466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 760.92 and 466.90 is: 700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 760.92 = 466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/760.92 = 466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 760.92 × 466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 355,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,273.55/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.18

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