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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 696.49 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 696.49 and 488.02 is: 673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 696.49 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/696.49 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 696.49 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 339,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,901.05/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.12

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