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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 695.76 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 695.76 and 479.22 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 695.76 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/695.76 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 695.76 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 333,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,422.11/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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