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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 750.56 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 750.56 and 421.98 is: 629.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 750.56 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/750.56 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 750.56 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 316,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,719.20/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.84

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