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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.12, 762.63 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.12, 762.63 and 325.67 is: 488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.12 : 762.63 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.12/762.63 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.12x = 762.63 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.12x = 248,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,365.71/508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.79

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