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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 760.34 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 760.34 and 464.64 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 760.34 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/760.34 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 760.34 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 353,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,282.05/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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