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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.55, 692.70 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.55, 692.70 and 435.88 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.55 : 692.70 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.55/692.70 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.55x = 692.70 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.55x = 301,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,935.76/502.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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