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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 698.36 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 698.36 and 432.32 is: 596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 698.36 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/698.36 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 698.36 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 301,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,909.34/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.63

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