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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 760.66 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 760.66 and 456.64 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 760.66 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/760.66 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 760.66 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 347,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,344.74/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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