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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 762.22 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 762.22 and 303.53 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 762.22 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/762.22 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 762.22 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 231,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,357.78/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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