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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.47, 761.40 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.47, 761.40 and 302.13 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.47 : 761.40 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.47/761.40 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.47x = 761.40 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.47x = 230,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,041.78/507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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