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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 761.94 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 761.94 and 314.46 is: 471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 761.94 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/761.94 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 761.94 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 239,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,599.65/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.61

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