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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 694.94 and 431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 694.94 and 431.18 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 694.94 = 431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/694.94 = 431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 694.94 × 431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 299,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,644.23/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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