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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.16 and 455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.16 and 455.78 is: 683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.16 = 455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.16 = 455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.16 × 455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 342,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,363.70/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.36

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