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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 701.64 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 701.64 and 434.80 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 701.64 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/701.64 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 701.64 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 305,073.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,073.07/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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