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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 755.46 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 755.46 and 452.49 is: 674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 755.46 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/755.46 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 755.46 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 341,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,838.10/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.24

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