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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.85, 758.78 and 424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.85, 758.78 and 424.55 is: 636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.85 : 758.78 = 424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.85/758.78 = 424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.85x = 758.78 × 424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.85x = 322,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,137.93/505.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.83

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