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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 759.85 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 759.85 and 434.79 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 759.85 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/759.85 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 759.85 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 330,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,372.34/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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