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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 762.88 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 762.88 and 303.27 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 762.88 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/762.88 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 762.88 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 231,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,358.62/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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