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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.77, 762.77 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.77, 762.77 and 304.48 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.77 : 762.77 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.77/762.77 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.77x = 762.77 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.77x = 232,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,246.69/509.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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