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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.55, 696.36 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.55, 696.36 and 471.61 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.55 : 696.36 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.55/696.36 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.55x = 696.36 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.55x = 328,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,410.34/504.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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