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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 701.91 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 701.91 and 446.19 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 701.91 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/701.91 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 701.91 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 313,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,185.22/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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