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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 695.71 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 695.71 and 475.36 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 695.71 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/695.71 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 695.71 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 330,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,709.78/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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