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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 758.99 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 758.99 and 454.20 is: 679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 758.99 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/758.99 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 758.99 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 344,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,730.99/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.92

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