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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 700.25 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 700.25 and 464.13 is: 639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 700.25 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/700.25 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 700.25 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 325,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,004.71/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.94

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