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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.97, 764.60 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.97, 764.60 and 414.21 is: 621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.97 : 764.60 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.97/764.60 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.97x = 764.60 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.97x = 316,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,702.89/509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.02

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