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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 750.53 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 750.53 and 409.64 is: 613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 750.53 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/750.53 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 750.53 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 307,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,444.38/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.94

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