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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 701.81 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 701.81 and 480.94 is: 664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 701.81 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/701.81 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 701.81 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 337,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,528.50/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.14

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