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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 759.60 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 759.60 and 300.90 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 759.60 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/759.60 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 759.60 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 228,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,563.64/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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