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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 762.18 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 762.18 and 468.04 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 762.18 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/762.18 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 762.18 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 356,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,730.73/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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