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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.44, 814.28 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.44, 814.28 and 503.76 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.44 : 814.28 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.44/814.28 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.44x = 814.28 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.44x = 410,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,201.69/591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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