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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.91, 762.27 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.91, 762.27 and 302.64 is: 454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.91 : 762.27 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.91/762.27 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.91x = 762.27 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.91x = 230,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,693.39/507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.20

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