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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 692.97 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 692.97 and 428.54 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 692.97 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/692.97 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 692.97 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 296,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,961.90/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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