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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 755.21 and 488.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 755.21 and 488.21 is: 728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 755.21 = 488.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/755.21 = 488.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 755.21 × 488.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 368,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,698.52/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.03

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