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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.62, 756 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.62, 756 and 429.48 is: 642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.62 : 756 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.62/756 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.62x = 756 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.62x = 324,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,686.88/505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.16

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