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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.88, 750.64 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.88, 750.64 and 414.02 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.88 : 750.64 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.88/750.64 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.88x = 750.64 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.88x = 310,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,779.97/499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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