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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 751.50 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 751.50 and 426.48 is: 637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 751.50 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/751.50 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 751.50 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 320,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,499.72/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.66

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