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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 692.37 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 692.37 and 428.09 is: 591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 692.37 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/692.37 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 692.37 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 296,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,394.53/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.62

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