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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 695.76 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 695.76 and 427.04 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 695.76 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/695.76 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 695.76 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 297,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,117.35/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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