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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 758.72 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 758.72 and 414.06 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 758.72 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/758.72 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 758.72 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 314,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,153.53/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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