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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.03, 759.75 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.03, 759.75 and 453.52 is: 678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.03 : 759.75 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.03/759.75 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.03x = 759.75 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.03x = 344,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,561.82/508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.23

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