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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 752.88 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 752.88 and 450.64 is: 675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 752.88 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/752.88 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 752.88 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 339,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,277.84/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.10

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