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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 750.78 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 750.78 and 423.24 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 750.78 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/750.78 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 750.78 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 317,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,760.13/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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