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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 762.90 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 762.90 and 453.36 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 762.90 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/762.90 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 762.90 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 345,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,868.34/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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