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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 751.62 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 751.62 and 414.82 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 751.62 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/751.62 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 751.62 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 311,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,787.01/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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