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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 761.55 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 761.55 and 470.80 is: 706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 761.55 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/761.55 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 761.55 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 358,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,537.74/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.45

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