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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 756.70 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 756.70 and 454.32 is: 680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 756.70 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/756.70 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 756.70 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 343,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,783.94/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.71

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