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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 750.19 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 750.19 and 454.56 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 750.19 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/750.19 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 750.19 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 341,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,006.21/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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