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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 759.48 and 468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 759.48 and 468.82 is: 701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 759.48 = 468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/759.48 = 468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 759.48 × 468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 356,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,059.41/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.51

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