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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.79, 755.37 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.79, 755.37 and 457.04 is: 685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.79 : 755.37 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.79/755.37 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.79x = 755.37 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.79x = 345,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,234.30/503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.27

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