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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 759.22 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 759.22 and 417.32 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 759.22 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/759.22 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 759.22 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 316,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,837.69/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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