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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.46 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.46 and 432.28 is: 648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.46 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.46 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.46 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 325,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,273.41/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.26

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