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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 700.56 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 700.56 and 410.79 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 700.56 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/700.56 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 700.56 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 287,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,783.04/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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