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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 695.76 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 695.76 and 427.68 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 695.76 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/695.76 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 695.76 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 297,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,562.64/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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