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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.64, 695.76 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.64, 695.76 and 417.28 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.64 : 695.76 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.64/695.76 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.64x = 695.76 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.64x = 290,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,326.73/504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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