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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 753.09 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 753.09 and 410.31 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 753.09 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/753.09 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 753.09 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 309,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,000.36/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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