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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.17, 762.61 and 417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.17, 762.61 and 417.69 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.17 : 762.61 = 417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.17/762.61 = 417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.17x = 762.61 × 417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.17x = 318,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,534.57/509.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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