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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 761.82 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 761.82 and 301.53 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 761.82 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/761.82 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 761.82 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 229,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,710.08/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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