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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.25, 695.51 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.25, 695.51 and 487.32 is: 672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.25 : 695.51 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.25/695.51 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.25x = 695.51 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.25x = 338,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,932.46/504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.15

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