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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.91, 698.72 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.91, 698.72 and 414.45 is: 570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.91 : 698.72 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.91/698.72 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.91x = 698.72 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.91x = 289,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,584.50/507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.15

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