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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.83, 700.30 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.83, 700.30 and 414.28 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.83 : 700.30 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.83/700.30 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.83x = 700.30 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.83x = 290,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,116.39/507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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