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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.91, 761.28 and 302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.91, 761.28 and 302.53 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.91 : 761.28 = 302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.91/761.28 = 302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.91x = 761.28 × 302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.91x = 230,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,310.04/507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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