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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.10, 760.22 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.10, 760.22 and 429.22 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.10 : 760.22 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.10/760.22 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.10x = 760.22 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.10x = 326,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,301.63/506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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