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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 695.75 and 486.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 695.75 and 486.87 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 695.75 = 486.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/695.75 = 486.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 695.75 × 486.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 338,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,739.80/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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