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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.02 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.02 and 472.68 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.02 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.02 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.02 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 330,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,885.45/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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