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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.98, 760.74 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.98, 760.74 and 430.84 is: 646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.98 : 760.74 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.98/760.74 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.98x = 760.74 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.98x = 327,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,757.22/506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.49

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