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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 701.88 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 701.88 and 331.48 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 701.88 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/701.88 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 701.88 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 232,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,659.18/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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