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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 762.12 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 762.12 and 416.34 is: 625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 762.12 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/762.12 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 762.12 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 317,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,301.04/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.91

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