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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 699.62 and 428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 699.62 and 428.78 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 699.62 = 428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/699.62 = 428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 699.62 × 428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 299,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,977.42/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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