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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 763.36 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 763.36 and 304.18 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 763.36 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/763.36 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 763.36 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 232,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,198.84/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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