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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 690.47 and 420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 690.47 and 420.57 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 690.47 = 420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/690.47 = 420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 690.47 × 420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 290,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,388.87/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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