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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 700.49 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 700.49 and 414.72 is: 571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 700.49 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/700.49 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 700.49 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 290,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,507.21/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.79

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