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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 760.45 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 760.45 and 459.32 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 760.45 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/760.45 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 760.45 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 349,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,288.37/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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