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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.95, 699.72 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.95, 699.72 and 425.03 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.95 : 699.72 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.95/699.72 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.95x = 699.72 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.95x = 297,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,401.99/507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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