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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 699.08 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 699.08 and 486.96 is: 670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 699.08 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/699.08 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 699.08 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 340,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,421.56/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.49

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