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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 700.74 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 700.74 and 466.74 is: 643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 700.74 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/700.74 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 700.74 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 327,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,063.39/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.77

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