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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 697.04 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 697.04 and 404.08 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 697.04 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/697.04 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 697.04 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 281,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,659.92/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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