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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.20, 698.52 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.20, 698.52 and 432.40 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.20 : 698.52 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.20/698.52 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.20x = 698.52 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.20x = 302,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,040.05/506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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