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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.55, 698.97 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.55, 698.97 and 423.45 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.55 : 698.97 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.55/698.97 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.55x = 698.97 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.55x = 295,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,978.85/506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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