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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.39, 697.80 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.39, 697.80 and 431.46 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.39 : 697.80 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.39/697.80 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.39x = 697.80 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.39x = 301,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,072.79/506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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