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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.26, 753.81 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.26, 753.81 and 455.38 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.26 : 753.81 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.26/753.81 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.26x = 753.81 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.26x = 343,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,270.00/503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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