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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 762.47 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 762.47 and 416.56 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 762.47 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/762.47 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 762.47 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 317,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,614.50/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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