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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 697.74 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 697.74 and 472.62 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 697.74 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/697.74 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 697.74 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 329,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,765.88/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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