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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 760.58 and 429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 760.58 and 429.17 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 760.58 = 429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/760.58 = 429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 760.58 × 429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 326,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,412.17/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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