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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.77, 761.02 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.77, 761.02 and 302.60 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.77 : 761.02 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.77/761.02 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.77x = 761.02 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.77x = 230,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,285.80/506.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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