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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 755.88 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 755.88 and 431.20 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 755.88 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/755.88 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 755.88 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 325,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,935.46/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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