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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 752.99 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 752.99 and 425.45 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 752.99 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/752.99 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 752.99 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 320,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,353.70/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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