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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 758.08 and 464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 758.08 and 464.59 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 758.08 = 464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/758.08 = 464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 758.08 × 464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 352,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,194.96/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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