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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 758.58 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 758.58 and 452.80 is: 677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 758.58 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/758.58 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 758.58 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 343,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,485.02/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.19

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