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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 700.84 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 700.84 and 333.32 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 700.84 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/700.84 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 700.84 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 233,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,603.99/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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