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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 761.32 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 761.32 and 302.18 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 761.32 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/761.32 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 761.32 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 230,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,055.68/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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