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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.81, 698.10 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.81, 698.10 and 482.72 is: 666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.81 : 698.10 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.81/698.10 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.81x = 698.10 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.81x = 336,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,986.83/505.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.24

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