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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 759.06 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 759.06 and 415.08 is: 622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 759.06 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/759.06 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 759.06 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 315,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,070.62/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.69

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