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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 696.14 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 696.14 and 484.84 is: 667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 696.14 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/696.14 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 696.14 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 337,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,513.04/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.58

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