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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 759.42 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 759.42 and 454.50 is: 680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 759.42 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/759.42 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 759.42 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 345,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,156.02/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.43

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