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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 757.74 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 757.74 and 453.99 is: 676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 757.74 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/757.74 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 757.74 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 344,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,006.38/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.43

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