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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.29, 755.98 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.29, 755.98 and 430.03 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.29 : 755.98 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.29/755.98 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.29x = 755.98 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.29x = 325,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,092.12/504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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