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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.70, 698.67 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.70, 698.67 and 419.10 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.70 : 698.67 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.70/698.67 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.70x = 698.67 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.70x = 292,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,812.60/506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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