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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.67, 756.57 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.67, 756.57 and 418.72 is: 627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.67 : 756.57 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.67/756.57 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.67x = 756.57 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.67x = 316,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,790.99/504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.72

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