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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.35, 753.93 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.35, 753.93 and 451.32 is: 677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.35 : 753.93 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.35/753.93 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.35x = 753.93 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.35x = 340,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,263.69/502.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.34

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