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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.06, 762.30 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.06, 762.30 and 303.04 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.06 : 762.30 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.06/762.30 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.06x = 762.30 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.06x = 231,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,007.39/508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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