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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 701.65 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 701.65 and 312.08 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 701.65 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/701.65 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 701.65 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 218,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,970.93/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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