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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.60, 695.94 and 406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.60, 695.94 and 406.18 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.60 : 695.94 = 406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.60/695.94 = 406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.60x = 695.94 × 406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.60x = 282,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,678.54/504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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