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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 759.29 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 759.29 and 454.32 is: 677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 759.29 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/759.29 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 759.29 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 344,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,958.36/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.74

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