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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 696.96 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 696.96 and 423.03 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 696.96 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/696.96 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 696.96 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 294,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,834.99/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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