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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.88, 760.38 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.88, 760.38 and 484.20 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.88 : 760.38 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.88/760.38 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.88x = 760.38 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.88x = 368,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,176.00/507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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