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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 755.55 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 755.55 and 432.30 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 755.55 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/755.55 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 755.55 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 326,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,624.27/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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