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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 689.04 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 689.04 and 488.04 is: 671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 689.04 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/689.04 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 689.04 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 336,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,279.08/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.54

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