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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.69, 760.54 and 452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.69, 760.54 and 452.59 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.69 : 760.54 = 452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.69/760.54 = 452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.69x = 760.54 × 452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.69x = 344,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,206.73/507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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