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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 701.01 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 701.01 and 483.66 is: 671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 701.01 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/701.01 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 701.01 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 339,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,050.50/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.04

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