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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 699.45 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 699.45 and 413.97 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 699.45 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/699.45 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 699.45 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 289,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,551.32/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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