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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.66, 695.92 and 434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.66, 695.92 and 434.95 is: 599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.66 : 695.92 = 434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.66/695.92 = 434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.66x = 695.92 × 434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.66x = 302,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,690.40/504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.79

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