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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 758.44 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 758.44 and 454.37 is: 681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 758.44 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/758.44 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 758.44 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 344,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,612.38/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.21

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