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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 756.89 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 756.89 and 456.53 is: 684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 756.89 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/756.89 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 756.89 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 345,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,540.71/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.06

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