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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 760.48 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 760.48 and 301.91 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 760.48 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/760.48 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 760.48 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 229,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,591.96/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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