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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 759.65 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 759.65 and 301.61 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 759.65 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/759.65 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 759.65 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 229,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,112.73/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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