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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 761.31 and 480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 761.31 and 480.87 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 761.31 = 480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/761.31 = 480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 761.31 × 480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 366,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,095.03/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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