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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 763.46 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 763.46 and 450.28 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 763.46 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/763.46 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 763.46 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 343,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,770.77/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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