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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 702 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 702 and 475.80 is: 656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 702 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/702 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 702 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 334,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,011.60/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.93

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