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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 753.41 and 456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 753.41 and 456.40 is: 680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 753.41 = 456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/753.41 = 456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 753.41 × 456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 343,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,856.32/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.90

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