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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.07, 700.95 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.07, 700.95 and 435.21 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.07 : 700.95 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.07/700.95 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.07x = 700.95 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.07x = 305,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,060.45/509.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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