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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.73, 762.08 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.73, 762.08 and 302.67 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.73 : 762.08 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.73/762.08 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.73x = 762.08 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.73x = 230,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,657.24/508.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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