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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.76, 764.16 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.76, 764.16 and 418.56 is: 627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.76 : 764.16 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.76/764.16 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.76x = 764.16 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.76x = 319,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,846.81/509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.45

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