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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 754.32 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 754.32 and 429.32 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 754.32 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/754.32 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 754.32 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 323,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,844.66/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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