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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.32, 698.16 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.32, 698.16 and 440.64 is: 607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.32 : 698.16 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.32/698.16 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.32x = 698.16 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.32x = 307,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,637.22/506.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.59

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