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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.93, 695.84 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.93, 695.84 and 421.47 is: 581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.93 : 695.84 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.93/695.84 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.93x = 695.84 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.93x = 293,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,273.58/503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.97

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