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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 748.77 and 424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 748.77 and 424.65 is: 634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 748.77 = 424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/748.77 = 424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 748.77 × 424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 317,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,965.18/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.88

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