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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.85, 752.34 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.85, 752.34 and 423.96 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.85 : 752.34 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.85/752.34 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.85x = 752.34 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.85x = 318,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,962.07/500.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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