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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.14, 700.92 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.14, 700.92 and 420.66 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.14 : 700.92 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.14/700.92 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.14x = 700.92 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.14x = 294,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,849.01/508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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