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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.62, 695.49 and 490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.62, 695.49 and 490.58 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.62 : 695.49 = 490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.62/695.49 = 490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.62x = 695.49 × 490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.62x = 341,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,193.48/504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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