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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 753.48 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 753.48 and 424.71 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 753.48 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/753.48 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 753.48 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 320,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,010.49/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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