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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 817.70 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 817.70 and 504.43 is: 696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 817.70 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/817.70 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 817.70 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 412,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,467.84/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.01

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