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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 700.62 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 700.62 and 333.08 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 700.62 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/700.62 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 700.62 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 233,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,362.51/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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