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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 697.36 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 697.36 and 411.76 is: 568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 697.36 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/697.36 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 697.36 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 287,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,144.95/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.74

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