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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.59, 696.40 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.59, 696.40 and 421.56 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.59 : 696.40 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.59/696.40 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.59x = 696.40 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.59x = 293,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,573.33/504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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