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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 701.81 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 701.81 and 331.13 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 701.81 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/701.81 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 701.81 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 232,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,387.04/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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