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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 697.87 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 697.87 and 489.02 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 697.87 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/697.87 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 697.87 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 341,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,272.39/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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