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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 701.04 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 701.04 and 414.84 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 701.04 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/701.04 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 701.04 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 290,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,819.43/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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