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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 752.32 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 752.32 and 487.68 is: 732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 752.32 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/752.32 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 752.32 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 366,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,891.42/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.84

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