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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 693.66 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 693.66 and 427.48 is: 591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 693.66 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/693.66 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 693.66 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 296,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,525.78/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.54

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