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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.58, 697.41 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.58, 697.41 and 440.82 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.58 : 697.41 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.58/697.41 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.58x = 697.41 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.58x = 307,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,432.28/506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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