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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 699.12 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 699.12 and 454.62 is: 626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 699.12 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/699.12 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 699.12 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 317,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,833.93/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.89

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