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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 750.80 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 750.80 and 413.61 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 750.80 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/750.80 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 750.80 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 310,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,538.39/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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