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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.20, 695.45 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.20, 695.45 and 487.27 is: 672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.20 : 695.45 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.20/695.45 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.20x = 695.45 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.20x = 338,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,871.92/504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.10

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