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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 761.34 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 761.34 and 431.04 is: 646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 761.34 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/761.34 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 761.34 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 328,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,167.99/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.59

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