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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 752.31 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 752.31 and 429.84 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 752.31 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/752.31 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 752.31 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 323,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,372.93/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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