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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 765.34 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 765.34 and 452.76 is: 678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 765.34 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/765.34 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 765.34 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 346,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,515.34/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.54

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