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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 695.68 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 695.68 and 415.84 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 695.68 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/695.68 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 695.68 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 289,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,291.57/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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