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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.68, 761.44 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.68, 761.44 and 301.28 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.68 : 761.44 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.68/761.44 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.68x = 761.44 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.68x = 229,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,406.64/506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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