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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.56, 760.56 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.56, 760.56 and 452.56 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.56 : 760.56 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.56/760.56 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.56x = 760.56 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.56x = 344,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,199.03/506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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