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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 700.68 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 700.68 and 490.24 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 700.68 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/700.68 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 700.68 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 343,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,501.36/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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