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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 695.71 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 695.71 and 421.58 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 695.71 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/695.71 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 695.71 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 293,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,297.42/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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