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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.42, 701.61 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.42, 701.61 and 333.46 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.42 : 701.61 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.42/701.61 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.42x = 701.61 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.42x = 233,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,958.87/508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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