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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.27, 696.86 and 426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.27, 696.86 and 426.77 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.27 : 696.86 = 426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.27/696.86 = 426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.27x = 696.86 × 426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.27x = 297,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,396.81/505.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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