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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 695.68 and 482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 695.68 and 482.12 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 695.68 = 482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/695.68 = 482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 695.68 × 482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 335,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,396.56/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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