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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.50, 762.63 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.50, 762.63 and 303.17 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.50 : 762.63 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.50/762.63 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.50x = 762.63 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.50x = 231,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,202.72/508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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