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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 691.43 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 691.43 and 428.49 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 691.43 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/691.43 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 691.43 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 296,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,268.70/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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