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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 757.04 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 757.04 and 414.16 is: 620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 757.04 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/757.04 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 757.04 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 313,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,535.69/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.79

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