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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 751.92 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 751.92 and 455.40 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 751.92 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/751.92 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 751.92 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 342,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,424.37/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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