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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.63, 756.82 and 450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.63, 756.82 and 450.69 is: 674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.63 : 756.82 = 450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.63/756.82 = 450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.63x = 756.82 × 450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.63x = 341,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,091.21/505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.59

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