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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.07, 698.19 and 433.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.07, 698.19 and 433.21 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.07 : 698.19 = 433.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.07/698.19 = 433.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.07x = 698.19 × 433.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.07x = 302,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,462.89/507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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