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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 751.80 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 751.80 and 414.28 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 751.80 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/751.80 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 751.80 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 311,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,455.70/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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