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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 749.37 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 749.37 and 412.66 is: 618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 749.37 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/749.37 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 749.37 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 309,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,230.97/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.08

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