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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 762.90 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 762.90 and 303.40 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 762.90 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/762.90 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 762.90 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 231,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,463.86/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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