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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 750.08 and 435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 750.08 and 435.87 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 750.08 = 435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/750.08 = 435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 750.08 × 435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 326,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,935.19/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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