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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.39, 762.89 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.39, 762.89 and 467.69 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.39 : 762.89 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.39/762.89 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.39x = 762.89 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.39x = 356,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,789.87/508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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