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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.66, 754.67 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.66, 754.67 and 451 is: 673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.66 : 754.67 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.66/754.67 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.66x = 754.67 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.66x = 340,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,356.17/505.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.09

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