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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.83, 762.03 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.83, 762.03 and 302.90 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.83 : 762.03 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.83/762.03 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.83x = 762.03 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.83x = 230,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,815.08/507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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