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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 696.64 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 696.64 and 405.92 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 696.64 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/696.64 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 696.64 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 282,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,780.11/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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