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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.21, 700.96 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.21, 700.96 and 491.27 is: 677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.21 : 700.96 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.21/700.96 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.21x = 700.96 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.21x = 344,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,360.62/508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.60

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