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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 696.74 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 696.74 and 432.90 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 696.74 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/696.74 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 696.74 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 301,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,619.83/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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