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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.56, 759.84 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.56, 759.84 and 302.44 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.56 : 759.84 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.56/759.84 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.56x = 759.84 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.56x = 229,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,806.01/506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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