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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 754.83 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 754.83 and 417.15 is: 624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 754.83 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/754.83 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 754.83 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 314,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,877.33/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.76

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