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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 697.28 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 697.28 and 455.67 is: 629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 697.28 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/697.28 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 697.28 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 317,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,727.30/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.40

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