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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 762.77 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 762.77 and 484.84 is: 728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 762.77 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/762.77 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 762.77 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 369,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,821.41/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.10

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