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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 762.94 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 762.94 and 302.28 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 762.94 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/762.94 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 762.94 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 230,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,621.50/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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