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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 752.10 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 752.10 and 450.28 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 752.10 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/752.10 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 752.10 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 338,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,655.59/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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