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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 747.90 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 747.90 and 455.28 is: 679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 747.90 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/747.90 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 747.90 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 340,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,503.91/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.40

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