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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 749.89 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 749.89 and 433.55 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 749.89 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/749.89 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 749.89 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 325,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,112.64/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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