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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.91, 696.37 and 417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.91, 696.37 and 417.43 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.91 : 696.37 = 417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.91/696.37 = 417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.91x = 696.37 × 417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.91x = 290,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,685.73/504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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