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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 762.21 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 762.21 and 411.45 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 762.21 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/762.21 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 762.21 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 313,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,611.30/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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