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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.12, 757.76 and 419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.12, 757.76 and 419.45 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.12 : 757.76 = 419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.12/757.76 = 419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.12x = 757.76 × 419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.12x = 317,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,836.55/506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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