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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.46, 695.80 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.46, 695.80 and 411.21 is: 567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.46 : 695.80 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.46/695.80 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.46x = 695.80 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.46x = 286,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,119.92/504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.18

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