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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.57, 763.16 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.57, 763.16 and 303.64 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.57 : 763.16 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.57/763.16 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.57x = 763.16 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.57x = 231,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,722.48/508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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