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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 696.20 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 696.20 and 488.72 is: 669.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 696.20 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/696.20 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 696.20 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 340,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,246.86/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.57

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