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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 749.46 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 749.46 and 284.68 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 749.46 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/749.46 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 749.46 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 213,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,356.27/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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