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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 756.16 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 756.16 and 451.14 is: 674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 756.16 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/756.16 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 756.16 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 341,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,134.02/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.74

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