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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.85, 699.51 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.85, 699.51 and 423.81 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.85 : 699.51 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.85/699.51 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.85x = 699.51 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.85x = 296,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,459.33/506.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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