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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.85, 701.40 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.85, 701.40 and 466.47 is: 642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.85 : 701.40 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.85/701.40 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.85x = 701.40 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.85x = 327,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,182.06/508.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.99

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