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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.70, 759.11 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.70, 759.11 and 289.62 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.70 : 759.11 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.70/759.11 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.70x = 759.11 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.70x = 219,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,851.99/506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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