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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 698.03 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 698.03 and 413.96 is: 569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 698.03 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/698.03 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 698.03 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 288,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,956.50/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.46

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