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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.19, 699.76 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.19, 699.76 and 461.28 is: 635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.19 : 699.76 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.19/699.76 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.19x = 699.76 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.19x = 322,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,781.96/508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.16

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