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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 761.04 and 469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 761.04 and 469.65 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 761.04 = 469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/761.04 = 469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 761.04 × 469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 357,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,422.44/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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