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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 763.97 and 485.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 763.97 and 485.91 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 763.97 = 485.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/763.97 = 485.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 763.97 × 485.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 371,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,218.23/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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