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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.28, 755.04 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.28, 755.04 and 426.82 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.28 : 755.04 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.28/755.04 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.28x = 755.04 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.28x = 322,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,266.17/504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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