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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 761.15 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 761.15 and 302.25 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 761.15 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/761.15 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 761.15 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 230,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,057.59/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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