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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 699.54 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 699.54 and 448.18 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 699.54 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/699.54 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 699.54 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 313,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,520.34/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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