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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 753.02 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 753.02 and 411.04 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 753.02 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/753.02 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 753.02 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 309,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,521.34/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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