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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.44, 698.14 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.44, 698.14 and 436.20 is: 601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.44 : 698.14 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.44/698.14 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.44x = 698.14 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.44x = 304,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,528.67/506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.31

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