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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.24, 758.44 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.24, 758.44 and 453.72 is: 677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.24 : 758.44 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.24/758.44 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.24x = 758.44 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.24x = 344,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,119.40/508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.08

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