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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 699.09 and 493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 699.09 and 493.01 is: 682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 699.09 = 493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/699.09 = 493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 699.09 × 493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 344,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,658.36/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.28

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