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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 701.52 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 701.52 and 484 is: 669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 701.52 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/701.52 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 701.52 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 339,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,535.68/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.22

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