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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 751.73 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 751.73 and 415.47 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 751.73 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/751.73 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 751.73 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 312,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,321.26/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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