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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.71, 695.31 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.71, 695.31 and 451.16 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.71 : 695.31 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.71/695.31 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.71x = 695.31 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.71x = 313,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,697.80/503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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