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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 689.54 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 689.54 and 407.28 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 689.54 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/689.54 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 689.54 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 280,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,833.81/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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