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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 698.29 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 698.29 and 434.03 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 698.29 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/698.29 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 698.29 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 303,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,078.81/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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