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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 750.23 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 750.23 and 414.47 is: 621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 750.23 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/750.23 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 750.23 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 310,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,942.00/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.70

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