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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.01, 699.03 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.01, 699.03 and 418.84 is: 577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.01 : 699.03 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.01/699.03 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.01x = 699.03 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.01x = 292,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,781.73/507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.47

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