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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.88, 700.17 and 477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.88, 700.17 and 477.82 is: 658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.88 : 700.17 = 477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.88/700.17 = 477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.88x = 700.17 × 477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.88x = 334,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,555.23/507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.73

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