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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.64 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.64 and 410.44 is: 566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.64 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.64 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.64 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 287,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,981.12/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.89

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