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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 754.59 and 411.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 754.59 and 411.31 is: 618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 754.59 = 411.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/754.59 = 411.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 754.59 × 411.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 310,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,370.41/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.34

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