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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.81, 702 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.81, 702 and 435.96 is: 600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.81 : 702 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.81/702 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.81x = 702 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.81x = 306,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,043.92/509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.32

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