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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.71, 761.27 and 458.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.71, 761.27 and 458.57 is: 687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.71 : 761.27 = 458.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.71/761.27 = 458.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.71x = 761.27 × 458.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.71x = 349,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,089.48/507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.58

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