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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 759.60 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 759.60 and 425.76 is: 639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 759.60 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/759.60 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 759.60 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 323,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,407.30/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.09

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