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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 700.88 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 700.88 and 333.46 is: 460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 700.88 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/700.88 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 700.88 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 233,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,715.44/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.05

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