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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 707.28 and 489.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 707.28 and 489.17 is: 678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 707.28 = 489.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/707.28 = 489.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 707.28 × 489.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 345,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,976.62/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.74

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