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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.62, 762.68 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.62, 762.68 and 303.24 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.62 : 762.68 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.62/762.68 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.62x = 762.68 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.62x = 231,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,275.08/508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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