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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 761.19 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 761.19 and 450.30 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 761.19 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/761.19 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 761.19 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 342,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,763.86/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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