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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 696.94 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 696.94 and 455.42 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 696.94 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/696.94 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 696.94 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 317,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,400.41/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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