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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.59, 762.89 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.59, 762.89 and 304.47 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.59 : 762.89 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.59/762.89 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.59x = 762.89 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.59x = 232,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,275.60/508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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