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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 764.46 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 764.46 and 303.30 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 764.46 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/764.46 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 764.46 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 231,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,860.72/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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