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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 861.75 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 861.75 and 466.50 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 861.75 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/861.75 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 861.75 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 402,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,006.38/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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