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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 754.56 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 754.56 and 430.56 is: 644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 754.56 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/754.56 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 754.56 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 324,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,883.35/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.61

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