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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.11, 697.95 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.11, 697.95 and 484.60 is: 669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.11 : 697.95 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.11/697.95 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.11x = 697.95 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.11x = 338,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,226.57/505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.61

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