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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 699.12 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 699.12 and 484.62 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 699.12 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/699.12 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 699.12 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 338,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,807.53/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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