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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.76 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.76 and 485.76 is: 670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.76 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.76 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.76 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 337,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,972.38/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.58

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