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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.17, 690.59 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.17, 690.59 and 423.41 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.17 : 690.59 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.17/690.59 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.17x = 690.59 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.17x = 292,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,400.32/501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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