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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 751.98 and 423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 751.98 and 423.71 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 751.98 = 423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/751.98 = 423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 751.98 × 423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 318,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,619.33/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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