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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 759.42 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 759.42 and 429.70 is: 642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 759.42 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/759.42 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 759.42 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 326,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,322.77/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.87

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