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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 758.48 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 758.48 and 457.38 is: 686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 758.48 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/758.48 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 758.48 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 346,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,913.58/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.20

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