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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 760.77 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 760.77 and 411.54 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 760.77 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/760.77 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 760.77 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 313,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,087.29/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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