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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 696.80 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 696.80 and 435.48 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 696.80 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/696.80 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 696.80 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 303,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,442.46/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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