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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 696.48 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 696.48 and 475.32 is: 656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 696.48 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/696.48 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 696.48 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 331,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,050.87/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.22

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