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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 696.48 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 696.48 and 427.28 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 696.48 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/696.48 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 696.48 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 297,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,591.97/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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