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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.03, 750.47 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.03, 750.47 and 414.14 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.03 : 750.47 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.03/750.47 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.03x = 750.47 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.03x = 310,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,793.82/501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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