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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 756.96 and 428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 756.96 and 428.28 is: 642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 756.96 = 428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/756.96 = 428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 756.96 × 428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 324,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,190.83/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.55

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