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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 696.33 and 491.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 696.33 and 491.01 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 696.33 = 491.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/696.33 = 491.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 696.33 × 491.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 341,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,904.99/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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