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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 763.20 and 417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 763.20 and 417.05 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 763.20 = 417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/763.20 = 417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 763.20 × 417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 318,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,288.74/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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