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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 690.84 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 690.84 and 436.32 is: 600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 690.84 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/690.84 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 690.84 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 301,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,427.31/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.64

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