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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.64, 697.21 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.64, 697.21 and 472.84 is: 651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.64 : 697.21 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.64/697.21 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.64x = 697.21 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.64x = 329,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,665.85/505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.97

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