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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.62, 765.67 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.62, 765.67 and 302.60 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.62 : 765.67 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.62/765.67 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.62x = 765.67 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.62x = 231,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,691.74/510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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