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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.28 and 423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.28 and 423.66 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.28 = 423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.28 = 423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.28 × 423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 293,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,291.34/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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