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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 763.43 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 763.43 and 302.81 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 763.43 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/763.43 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 763.43 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 231,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,168.91/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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