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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 696.84 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 696.84 and 435.84 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 696.84 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/696.84 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 696.84 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 303,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,710.75/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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