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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.18, 749.18 and 412.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.18, 749.18 and 412.53 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.18 : 749.18 = 412.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.18/749.18 = 412.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.18x = 749.18 × 412.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.18x = 309,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,059.23/500.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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