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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 753.38 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 753.38 and 304.47 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 753.38 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/753.38 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 753.38 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 229,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,381.61/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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