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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 763.31 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 763.31 and 314.44 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 763.31 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/763.31 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 763.31 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 240,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,011.72/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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