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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 695.62 and 457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 695.62 and 457.89 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 695.62 = 457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/695.62 = 457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 695.62 × 457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 318,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,517.44/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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