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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.88 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.88 and 419.60 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.88 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.88 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.88 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 293,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,250.05/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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