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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 760.87 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 760.87 and 410.11 is: 614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 760.87 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/760.87 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 760.87 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 312,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,040.40/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.87

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