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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 689.85 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 689.85 and 411.66 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 689.85 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/689.85 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 689.85 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 283,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,983.65/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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