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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 756.95 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 756.95 and 452.70 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 756.95 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/756.95 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 756.95 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 342,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,669.00/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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