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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 755.68 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 755.68 and 435.90 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 755.68 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/755.68 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 755.68 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 329,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,399.22/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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