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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 698.72 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 698.72 and 432.66 is: 595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 698.72 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/698.72 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 698.72 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 302,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,308.20/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.70

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