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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 697.22 and 486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 697.22 and 486.61 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 697.22 = 486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/697.22 = 486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 697.22 × 486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 339,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,274.22/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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