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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.03, 762.32 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.03, 762.32 and 421.71 is: 631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.03 : 762.32 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.03/762.32 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.03x = 762.32 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.03x = 321,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,475.86/509.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.55

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