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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 701.46 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 701.46 and 331.32 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 701.46 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/701.46 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 701.46 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 232,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,407.73/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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