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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 700.17 and 457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 700.17 and 457.42 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 700.17 = 457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/700.17 = 457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 700.17 × 457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 320,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,272.86/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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