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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 762.56 and 484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 762.56 and 484.91 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 762.56 = 484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/762.56 = 484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 762.56 × 484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 369,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,772.97/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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