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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 750.75 and 434.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 750.75 and 434.09 is: 649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 750.75 = 434.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/750.75 = 434.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 750.75 × 434.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 325,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,893.07/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.40

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