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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 701.24 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 701.24 and 485.55 is: 669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 701.24 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/701.24 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 701.24 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 340,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,484.65/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.17

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