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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 749.94 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 749.94 and 423.08 is: 633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 749.94 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/749.94 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 749.94 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 317,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,284.62/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.96

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