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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 697.74 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 697.74 and 453.62 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 697.74 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/697.74 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 697.74 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 316,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,508.82/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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