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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 752.10 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 752.10 and 424.80 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 752.10 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/752.10 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 752.10 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 319,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,492.08/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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