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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.77, 760.60 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.77, 760.60 and 415.46 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.77 : 760.60 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.77/760.60 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.77x = 760.60 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.77x = 315,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,999.74/504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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