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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 696.96 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 696.96 and 435.24 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 696.96 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/696.96 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 696.96 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 303,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,344.87/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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