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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.90, 698.54 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.90, 698.54 and 418.08 is: 576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.90 : 698.54 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.90/698.54 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.90x = 698.54 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.90x = 292,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,045.60/506.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.14

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