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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 748.80 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 748.80 and 409.92 is: 613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 748.80 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/748.80 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 748.80 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 306,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,948.10/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.11

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