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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 752.28 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 752.28 and 423.16 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 752.28 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/752.28 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 752.28 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 318,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,334.80/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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