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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 700.43 and 479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 700.43 and 479.94 is: 662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 700.43 = 479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/700.43 = 479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 700.43 × 479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 336,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,164.37/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.76

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