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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 700.80 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 700.80 and 409.88 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 700.80 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/700.80 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 700.80 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 287,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,243.90/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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