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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 694.98 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 694.98 and 425.76 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 694.98 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/694.98 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 694.98 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 295,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,894.68/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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