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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 693.42 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 693.42 and 432.96 is: 596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 693.42 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/693.42 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 693.42 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 300,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,223.12/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.89

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