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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.96, 764.88 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.96, 764.88 and 305.96 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.96 : 764.88 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.96/764.88 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.96x = 764.88 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.96x = 234,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,022.68/509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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