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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 696 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 696 and 406.14 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 696 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/696 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 696 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 282,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,673.44/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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