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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 694.76 and 430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 694.76 and 430.71 is: 593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 694.76 = 430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/694.76 = 430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 694.76 × 430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 299,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,237.93/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.07

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