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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 758.72 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 758.72 and 429.44 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 758.72 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/758.72 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 758.72 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 325,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,824.72/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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