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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 698.82 and 472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 698.82 and 472.54 is: 651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 698.82 = 472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/698.82 = 472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 698.82 × 472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 330,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,220.40/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.09

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