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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.43, 762.57 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.43, 762.57 and 302.03 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.43 : 762.57 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.43/762.57 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.43x = 762.57 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.43x = 230,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,319.02/507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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