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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 759.07 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 759.07 and 497.70 is: 746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 759.07 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/759.07 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 759.07 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 377,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,789.76/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.78

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