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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 756.02 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 756.02 and 451.01 is: 674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 756.02 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/756.02 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 756.02 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 340,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,966.55/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.47

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