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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.71, 696.89 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.71, 696.89 and 406.90 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.71 : 696.89 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.71/696.89 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.71x = 696.89 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.71x = 283,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,564.14/504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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