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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 752.45 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 752.45 and 306.72 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 752.45 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/752.45 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 752.45 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 230,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,791.46/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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