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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.49, 758.40 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.49, 758.40 and 451.05 is: 676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.49 : 758.40 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.49/758.40 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.49x = 758.40 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.49x = 342,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,076.32/505.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.73

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