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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 752.39 and 420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 752.39 and 420.29 is: 630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 752.39 = 420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/752.39 = 420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 752.39 × 420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 316,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,220.53/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.43

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